Dancing, dangling distractions, gleefully dragging our minds away…
Internal dialogue nagging, intense concentration needed to stay focused.
Simply resisting those delightful things, dopamine-inducing frolicking temptations
Terribly, our minds betray us, reaching for cell phones or bottles of beer,
Racing thoughts run through our minds, if only we could just….
…achieve the greatness to which we aspire, without the constant consistency required!
Coffee, now, and perhaps some respite, from the words that we’re required to write
Tasty, warm, and reassuring, perhaps now those words will come
I don’t know how long I’ll try, to express here what I feel inside
On and on distractions come; if it’s not “Mum,” it’s wagging tails,
No brief let up, dancing distractions will thwart our purpose.
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Ruth Stewart
Never one to do one thing at a time, I'm currently writing a horror novel and a book of poetry for the daughters of narcissists. Come back soon for a link to be included in all my news, on Vocal and elsewhere. I'd love to get to know you!
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Great job and very original, Ruth! I really enjoyed it.
Lol, if it's not "Mum", it's wagging tails 🤣🤣🤣 If always one thing or another distraction us! Loved your poem!
Oooh, this is awesome, hon. This or Your Kids is probably my favourite of your entries for this challenge. First class work, hon!
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